How to say “hello” in Spanish
“Hello” in Spanish
hola
OH-lah
The all-purpose greeting — works in any situation, formal or casual. The “h” is silent.
Example sentences
¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?
Hello! How are you?
Hola, me llamo Ana.
Hello, my name is Ana.
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